IT That Understands Your Fiduciary World
Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) live under a higher standard – your fiduciary duty to clients. That responsibility doesn’t end with investment advice; it extends to how you protect client information, maintain business continuity, and manage your technology.
At FinGarde, we build and manage secure IT environments designed specifically for financial advisory firms. We translate regulatory expectations into practical, reliable systems that help your firm stay secure, compliant, and operational – every day.
Why RIAs Choose FinGarde
Built Exclusively for Financial Advisors
We don’t serve restaurants or retail chains – we serve RIAs. That focus allows us to understand your custodians, your workflows, and your compliance obligations. Everything we do – from endpoint security to documentation – is built around how advisory firms actually operate.
Security Meets Compliance
The SEC expects you to protect client data and demonstrate control. Our managed IT platform integrates cybersecurity frameworks recognized by regulators – including NIST and OCIE recommendations – to make sure your defenses are both strong and defensible. We help you maintain the documentation auditors expect to see, without the complexity of doing it yourself.
Responsive Support, Expert Execution
When technology stalls, client service does too. Our average response time is under 30 minutes, and most issues are resolved the same day. Whether you’re onboarding a new advisor, experiencing a system alert, or preparing for an audit, we act quickly – because in your world, minutes matter.
Fiduciary-Grade Partnership
While not bound by the fiduciary rule ourselves, we hold our firm to the same principle: always act in your best interest. That means clear guidance, transparent communication, and technology recommendations that align with your firm’s strategy – not ours.
Education-Driven Support
We believe the best defense is understanding. Our team explains security, compliance, and IT concepts in plain language so your leadership can make informed decisions. From phishing awareness to business continuity planning, we help your team grow more confident and capable with each interaction.
SEC Compliance. Simplified.
Navigating SEC cybersecurity expectations can feel daunting. We’ve supported firms through examinations and know what regulators look for – not just that you have controls, but that you understand and maintain them.
FinGarde helps RIAs prepare for:
- Cybersecurity Risk Management and Governance requirements (2023 SEC rulemaking)
- Business Continuity and Incident Response documentation
- Vendor due diligence and data protection standards
- Secure client communication practices
With FinGarde, compliance is not an afterthought – it’s built into your IT from the ground up.
A Better Standard for RIA Technology
When you partner with FinGarde, you’re not just getting IT support – you’re gaining a dedicated team that shares your mission: to serve clients with excellence, integrity, and trust.
We help you stay secure, pass audits confidently, and operate at the level your clients expect from a fiduciary firm.